Are you ready to transform your ordinary baking routine into a gourmet experience that will make your taste buds dance? These Artichoke Roasted Red Pepper Feta Biscuits are not just another side dish – they're a culinary adventure that combines tangy feta, hearty artichokes, and sweet roasted peppers in a perfectly golden, flaky biscuit that will have everyone begging for your recipe!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork the dough; you want to see small pieces of butter throughout.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers. Mix gently until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Pour in the milk gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. It should be slightly sticky but manageable. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough just a few times to bring it together, being careful not to overwork it.
- Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter or a floured glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each biscuit.
- Gather any scraps of dough, pat them together, and cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used.
- For a golden finish, you can brush the tops of the biscuits with a little extra milk or melted butter before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
- Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. These biscuits are perfect as a side dish or enjoyed on their own!
Tips
- Keep your butter ice-cold: The key to flaky biscuits is using cold butter that creates steam pockets during baking.
- Don't overwork the dough: Mix just until ingredients are combined to ensure tender, light biscuits.
- Use a sharp biscuit cutter: Press straight down without twisting to help the biscuits rise evenly.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of dried herbs like thyme or oregano to the dry ingredients.
- If you want a crispier exterior, brush the biscuits with an egg wash instead of milk before baking.
- These biscuits freeze beautifully! Wrap them tightly and reheat in the oven for a quick, delicious treat anytime.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 40mg
